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GeorgiaHB 7372025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Haralson County; levy an excise tax

Sponsored By: Tyler Paul Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Haralson lodging taxes fund local tourism

Each fiscal year the county collects this tax, special spending rules apply to revenue above a 5% tax baseline. This means money exceeding what the same lodging charges generate at a 5% rate. At least 50% of that excess must promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows. The county's designated tourism marketing group or another entity authorized under an existing tourism-funding contract handles that promotion spending. All remaining excess must fund tourism development; this does not provide direct household payments.

Haralson County lodging tax: up to 8%

The law allows Haralson County to tax paid lodging at up to 8%; it does not require the tax. Covered stays include hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and other places that regularly provide paid lodging. The business must be county-licensed or required to pay county business or occupation taxes. Guests face added costs when the county levies the tax. The law requires a county ordinance by January 27, 2025, stating the rate, funded projects or tourism development purposes, and how proceeds are divided.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tyler Paul Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

Local Calendar

Yes: 171 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/13/2025House

  2. Act 163

    5/13/2025

  3. Effective Date

    5/13/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2025House

  5. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/27/2025Senate

  7. Senate Read and Referred

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/18/2025House

  9. House Third Readers

    3/18/2025House

  10. House Passed/Adopted

    3/18/2025House

  11. House Second Readers

    3/11/2025House

  12. House First Readers

    3/10/2025House

  13. House Hopper

    3/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 737/AP* (v4)

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